When going on a holiday, you want to experience the best: eat fresh local food, sleep on a comfy bed, and enjoy the best beaches around. But how do you find them? Some people use Google, some ask the locals – both good options, but not as good as this TikTok user’s. Hannah Brown was enjoying her holiday in the paradise that is the islands of Turks and Caicos when she was greeted by Soldier, a blind and deaf dog who resides in her Airbnb and who takes it upon himself to guide the tourists towards a beautiful beach.
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A dreamy Caribbean holiday can only be improved by one thing – a knowledgeable guide who shows you the best beaches
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Being a guide is no easy job – they must know local history, give good recommendations, and know secret paths that lead to breathtaking views. Unfortunately, Soldier cannot share any exciting tales about historical events because he is a dog. But he can take the tourists to the beautiful beaches, making sure they reach their destination safely. He’s a very good boy!
Soldier is a potcake, a term used for mixed-breed dogs found in the Caribbean. He spent his early years wandering around the island of Providenciales along with his pack mates. Sounds like a dreamy beginning, but it wasn’t enough for this pooch. Unlike other wandering potcakes, he decided it was time to settle down and get a family. Soldier chose the owners of Sail Away Cottages as his humans, so he refused to leave the property. Luckily, they fell in love with him and adopted him!
This TikTok user did not expect an adorable pooch to show them around
Image credits: notalabamahannah
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Soldier, who is both blind and deaf, had no problem navigating the group towards a beautiful beach
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Besides gaining a loving human family, he also got a canine sibling, Skipper. The pair quickly bonded, and Skipper took it upon himself to show Soldier the ropes, such as the daily ritual of going to the beautiful beach. Together, they spent hours exploring and became quite the expert guides of Sail Away Cottages’ breathtaking beachfront.
Sadly, Skipper crossed the rainbow bridge earlier this year, leaving his beloved brother behind. The loss didn’t stop resilient Soldier, who continued the tradition of daily walks to the beach, now accompanied by the guests of Sail Away Cottages. The four-legged guide proudly shows them his home turf and ‘guards’ their belongings while they take in the spectacular views of the island.
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After some hard work, Soldier requires a well-deserved refreshing dip
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Soldier enjoys a refreshing dip in the ocean waters. He is not an avid swimmer, but he loves to float around. His owners posted a photo of him on the beach saying “He is not a BIG swimmer, but loves a little cool off. He also loves to float around in the water and loves when you hold him and let him sit on your lap in shallow water. The sweetest boy!”
The sweetest boy indeed!
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“This is how Soldier started his walks to the beach”: He used to be accompanied by his brother Skipper, who sadly passed away earlier this year
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Soldier is a very good boy. His disabilities do not stop him from enjoying his best life
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Sometimes, choosing an Airbnb can be tricky and there are many horror stories floating around. Luckily, Hannah and her family had the best time and enjoyed the company of the canine host. His playful nature and optimistic outlook despite being blind and deaf touched the hearts of Hannah’s family and countless other tourists. The adorable pooch certainly helped guests to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the island even more.
Booking a Caribbean holiday ASAP.
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The former stray now enjoys the comfort of a loving family on the beautiful island of Provo
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It is heartbreaking to think that Soldier cannot enjoy the beauty of the island or properly hear his owners telling him how good of a boy he is. His visual and audial impairment might seem like the end of the world to humans, but he is a dog and dogs always take joy in life despite what it throws at them.
He, and many other dogs who are deaf-blind, still enjoy walkies, belly rubs and snacks. They map out their areas fairly quickly and usually have no problem navigating. Surely, they might need extra love and care from time to time but the owners shouldn’t treat them any differently.
Soldier is a great example of a deaf-blind dog living his best life. We hope that all dogs with disabilities get a little extra love today.
Would you like to have such an adorable guide as Soldier? Or perhaps you know any lovely deaf-blind dogs you’d like to share stories about? Let us know in the comments!
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@notalabamahannah We get so scared that Soldier is going to fall off the front walkway every single time #airbnb #vacation ♬ Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
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